After a relaxing first day, today you will drive inland to Kandy, a journey that normally takes 3.5 hours. There is a range of accommodation to choose from here: from the old colonial city centre options, and the stylish boutique properties on the outskirts, to the peaceful tea estate lodges and bungalows overlooking the Knuckles Mountain Range.

You will enjoy our unique tour of Kandy city centre and the luminous Royal Botanical Gardens. Kandy is famed for The Temple of the Tooth, its remarkable Buddhist history along with high quality gem stones. Enjoy some time at leisure this afternoon to grab some street food, before visiting The Temple of the Tooth this evening for a traditional puja ceremony. If you are staying in a tea estate you may spend the day enjoying the stunning scenery on a leisurely hike or visiting a tea factory.

You will head approximately east today, to Gal Oya National Park. This beautiful park has only recently opened up to tourism with the arrivial of Gal Oya Lodge. The park is home to the island's largest body of water, a haven for wild elephants that can often be seen swimming.

From Gal Oya your driver will bring you to the unspoiled east coast for some relaxation mid way through your trip. This journey should take just 2.5hrs. You will stay in Passikudah, a beautiful golden bay famed for its shallow waters. Spend the remainder of your day relaxing.

From Passikudah head west to Sigiriya, this should only take 2.5hrs. En route visit the magnificent and ancient city of Polonnaruwa, one of Sri Lanka's UNESCO World Heritage sites. The remainder of your day is at leisure.

Enjoy a guided tour of Sigiriya 'Lions Rock' this morning, a ruined ancient capital that sits atop a gigantic rock. Afterwards enjoy an exciting afternoon jeep safari in Minneriya National Park. This area is home to hundreds of wild elephant, arguably the densest population in Asia.

Today your chauffeur guide will transfer you to Colombo for your last day in Sri Lanka. This afternoon take a tour around the capital city, exploring it's fascinating mixture of Dutch, Portuguese and British influences.

Everything we do is tailor-made; our itineraries are just suggestions to give you an idea of what is possible. Please contact us so we can tailor the perfect holiday exclusively for you.

This is our most indulgent and grown up trip ; it aims to showcase Sri Lanka’s historic, natural and cultural highlights, whilst staying in the most glorious boutique accommodation. From spoiling pool suites in the ancient cities to classic and luxurious colonial bungalows in the tea plantations, from eclectic boutique suites in Kandy to eye popping luxury on the coast, it really has romance and luxury covered. If you’ve got the budget and love a bit of style, look no further. This is also an ideal honeymoon.

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